Bartender

Compensation Type

Hourly

Highgate Hotels

Highgate is a leading real estate investment and hospitality management company with over $15 billion of assets under management and a global portfolio of more than 400 hotels spanning North America, Europe, the Caribbean, and Latin America. With a 30-year track record as an innovator in the hospitality industry, this forward-thinking company provides expert guidance through all stages of the property cycle, from planning and development through recapitalization or disposition. Highgate continues to demonstrate success in developing a diverse portfolio of bespoke lifestyle hotel brands, legacy brands, and independent hotels and resorts, featuring contemporary programming and digital acumen. The company utilizes industry-leading revenue management tools that efficiently identify and predict evolving market dynamics to drive outperformance and maximize asset value. With an executive team of seasoned hospitality leaders and corporate offices worldwide, Highgate is a trusted partner for top ownership groups and major hotel brands. www.highgate.com

Location

 

La Quinta New Orleans Downtown

301 West Camp StreetNew Orleans, LA 70130

Overview

The bartender will be responsible for preparing and serving alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages, processing guest payments, maintaining a clean and organized bar area, monitoring inventory, and providing friendly and professional guest service. The bartender must follow all company policies and local alcohol-service regulations.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests and provide friendly, professional, and attentive service.
• Prepare and serve alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages according to recipes and company standards.
• Prepare and serve the property’s available food items in accordance with established recipes, portion standards, and food-safety requirements.
• Enter all beverage and food orders accurately into the POS system.
• Process credit and debit card payments, as the property is cashless.
• Verify guest identification and comply with all alcohol-service laws, company policies, and responsible beverage-service requirements.
• Monitor guest alcohol consumption and refuse service when necessary.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary bar and food-preparation area.
• Follow proper food-handling, sanitation, and temperature-control procedures.
• Restock liquor, beer, wine, mixers, garnishes, food items, glassware, and other supplies.
• Monitor inventory levels and notify management when products or supplies are running low.
• Complete opening and closing duties, including setting up, cleaning, restocking, and securing the bar area.
• Clean glassware, utensils, equipment, counters, and food-preparation surfaces.
• Respond to guest questions and concerns in a professional and timely manner.
• Work closely with other hotel departments and assist during busy periods, special events, and high-occupancy dates.
• Follow all hotel safety, sanitation, security, and cashless payment procedures.

Qualifications

• Previous bartending, restaurant, or food and beverage experience is preferred.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Knowledge of basic drink preparation, beverage service, and responsible alcohol-service practices.
• Ability to prepare and serve the property’s limited food menu according to established recipes and food-safety standards.
• Current food handler certification or the ability to obtain certification within the required timeframe.
• Responsible alcohol-service certification, such as Louisiana Responsible Vendor certification, or the ability to obtain it.
• Ability to accurately operate a POS system and process credit and debit card transactions in a cashless environment.
• Strong guest-service and communication skills.
• Ability to remain professional and organized in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift, carry, or move supplies weighing up to 30 pounds.
• Must be dependable, punctual, and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Must be available to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and special events as business needs require.
• Ability to follow hotel policies, sanitation requirements, safety procedures, and local alcohol-service regulations.
• High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.

Benefits

We are pleased to offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support your health, well-being, and financial future.

• Medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance401(k) Retirement Plan with employer matching contributions
• Paid holidays
• Paid vacation
• Paid sick leave (provided in accordance with applicable law)
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Educational opportunities / Tuition reimbursement
• Paid jury duty leave, personal leave, medical leave, and military leave in accordance with applicable law

For Employees Based in Washington:

• 8 paid holidays per year
• Up to 20 days of paid vacation per year, based on classification and length of service
• Paid Sick & Safe Time accrues at 1 hour for every 30 hours worked, with up to 72 hours of unused time carried over from one anniversary year to the next.

For Employees Based in Colorado:

• 8 paid holidays per year; employees working in the City of Denver receive 64 hours of designated holiday time per calendar year
• Up to 20 days of paid vacation per year, based on classification and length of service
• 6 days or 48 hours of Paid Sick Leave per year, accrued at 1 hour for every 30 hours worked.

For Employees Based in California:

• 8 paid holidays per year
• Up to 20 days of paid vacation per year, based on classification and length of service, capped at 1.5x annual accrual rate; non-supervisory employees working in the City of Los Angeles accrue up to 22 days of Compensated Time Off, based on length of service capped at 192 hours of combined PST and CTO.
• Paid Sick Time accrues at 1 hour for every 30 hours worked, unused time is carried over from one anniversary year to the next up to a maximum of 80 hours; employees working in the City of Los Angeles are provided 40 hours of Paid Sick Time annually on their anniversary, unused time is not carried over from one anniversary year to the next.

Please note that certain benefits described above for associates in Washington, Colorado, and California may vary for associates covered by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (“CBA”). For such associates, eligibility for and the terms and conditions of benefits are governed by the applicable CBA and any applicable plan documents, and may differ from the benefits described above. In the event of any conflict or inconsistency, the terms of the applicable CBA and governing plan documents will control, as applicable.

Posting Date

This job opening was posted on 9/22/2026 and will remain open for at least 75 days.